"Star of Humanity: 10 Moments That Decided Human History: 10 Moments That Decided Human History

Author: Stefan Zweig
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book is one of the renowned biographical works by Stefan Zweig, the "greatest biographer in human history." It includes 10 historical sketches, each showcasing a pivotal moment that shaped world history: the fall of the Empire of Byzantium, Balboa's gaze upon the boundless Pacific, Handel's miraculous spiritual rebirth, Goethe's tragic romance in old age, the moment at Waterloo, and the divine creation of the "Marseillaise." These 10 historical moments magically to 10 subjects, some of whom were lifted high by fate and enshrined as heroes, while others were cruelly mocked and cast into the ranks of eternal regret. When the strong will of individuals collides with the destiny of history, sparks fly, and those moments shine brightly in the sky of human civilization. Zweig brings these historical moments to life with dazzling vividness, Hollywood blockbusters.